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CGX to IGU: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport) → Foz Do Iguacu (Cataratas International Airport)
5,119 mi
8,238 km · 4,448 nm
10h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,119 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 30m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
- IGU — Cataratas International Airport · Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGX
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport17 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport20 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 mi away
Near IGU
- IGR · Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport9 mi away
- AGT · Guarani International Airport24 mi away
- ELO · El Dorado Airport55 mi away
- CAC · Cascavel Airport74 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGX from IGU?
The flight distance from Chicago (CGX) to Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) is 5,119 miles (8,238 km, 4,448 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGX to IGU?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 30m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Foz Do Iguacu?
Foz Do Iguacu is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGX to IGU?
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